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SAP P2P PROCUREMENT PROCESS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (1 year FTC or interim to Permanent)
Job Description
SAP P2P PROCUREMENT PROCESS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (1 year FTC or interim to Permanent)
£Competitive + Blue Chip Benefits Package
Location: North West
Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Greater Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale.
Our client is a global multinational undergoing a period of transformation and change.
As part of a strategic transformation of the procurement function moving to a shared service and category management model across its global operating units, our client seeks to strengthen its team with the appointment of an ambitious, university degree educated SAP P2P Procurement Process Improvement Manager. This role is available either on an interim 12-month contract or interim to permanent or permanent basis.
Our client is focused on delivering efficiency to its global operations and rising to the challenge of ensuring that its data and systems are secure and robust. As a consequence, they have embarked on a major transformation programme to deliver a significant change to the way IT/Information Technology, especially SAP and SAP P2P works within the organisation.
Specifically, our client would like to significantly enhance its procurement capabilities and visibility, control and management of procurement spend through greater utilisation of its SAP and SAP P2P procurement technology. The focus will be on delivering efficiencies, centralised billing, market analysis, price checking, spend analytics and reporting, transparency and control, strategic cost management ultimately delivering maximised value and improved financial performance for the organisation.
The Role:
- Working closely with the Procurement, Category Management and Finance/Accounts Payable teams, you will analyse, identify, develop and implement strategies to improve SAP P2P procurement process standardisation, efficiency and effectiveness, across multiple sites, including first time invoice matching.
- Work with the Procurement, Category Management, Finance/Accounts Payable and business teams to coordinate the design and documentation of P2P policies, processes and procedures.
- Work with cross functional teams to design and implement a new and enhanced purchasing and procurement operating model to improve end to end SAP P2P (Procure 2 Pay) processes.
- Coordinate the communication, promotion and compliance of SAP P2P policies, procedures and guidance to stakeholders.
- Support and provide SAP P2P training and guidance to business and functional teams. Thereby helping to increase process knowledge and aid in the adoption of procurement best practice.
- Lead SAP P2P data and reporting improvement activities.
- Develop and manage SAP P2P procurement process improvement project plans and reporting to track and monitor progress as required.
The Ideal Person will possess the following qualifications, experience, skills and competencies:
- A university degree and ideally CIPS (or equivalent) qualification
- Experience of working across global operations or multi-site environments and a keen sense of cultural awareness
- Excellent knowledge of SAP P2P gained from a procurement perspective.
- Extensive knowledge of procurement in a Buyer or Category or Purchasing role.
- A proven track record in value delivery, improvement activity and best practice development in IT/Information Technology procurement such as SAP P2P.
- Building relationships internally and externally to enable you to be successful in your role and to contribute to the development of our client as a world-class procurement organisation
- A thirst for knowledge, an inquisitive mind-set and drive for results.
In return our client offers a very competitive salary and blue-chip benefits package and the opportunity to work with a market leader at a pivotal stage in its transformation.
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Head of HR Shared Services (Interim)
£60000 - £70000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsUK & Ireland Head of HR Shared Services - Interim
£70000 Benefits (12-month interim contract via payroll)
Leicestershire (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced HR generalist with a talent for developing and continuously improving processes? Our client, a global engineering and technology business, is looking for an Interim Head of HR Shared Services to transform its UK & Ireland HR operations centre.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced HR professional who has a passion for continuous improvement and who can influence, drive performance and efficiencies across the HR Shared Service. Process mapping, automation and policy development all feature in this role, centred around driving employee experience for this innovative and successful organisation.
This is a 12-month project-based assignment. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with two days per week spent at our client's Leicestershire based HQ. You will be employed via our client's payroll. There may also be occasional travel to other sites in the North West, Scotland and Ireland. You will also liaise closely with colleagues in the European HR Shared Services Operation in relation to best practice.
The Interim Head of Shared Services role is accountable for the smooth and efficient delivery of core People Services across the UK and Ireland to include Human Resources Administration, outsourced Payroll, Data, MI & Reporting and Benefits Administration.
Reporting to the UK & Ireland HR Director, this role will be responsible for the development and implementation of the HR Shared Service strategy, policies and approaches consistent with the overall HR strategy and objectives.
The role will develop, implement, and manage resources and programmes that improve cost, value and effectiveness of the HR Shared Service offering ensuring that there is a direct impact on people performance and the business. The objective is to drive transformation of the operating model, with employee self-service access where applicable, whilst maintaining core HR services.
To be set up for success and excel in this role, you will have strong analytical mindset, effective communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The Role:
· Lead, coordinate, and manage the delivery of HR Shared Services function activities creating a one team ethos to ensure the effective delivery of Employee Lifecycle interventions.
· Ensure resources are identified, put in place, and developed to meet business strategies and strategic direction, standards, and requirements.
· Develop and embed the longer-term functional agenda for Shared Services consistent with overall strategy, aims and capability requirements of the business area to generate service improvements consistent with targets and objectives.
· Lead the team to success and provide team training on new or changed processes and protocols, bring legislative changes to life and ensure the team is regularly refreshed and updated, and take ownership of their continuous professional development.
· Ensure HR Shared Service, policies and plans are developed/adapted to meet the specific requirements of the business and implemented for the business.
· Ensure the shared services position is communicated and understood, influence developments and understand and implement best practice to ensure governance, compliance and performance improvement.
· Champion change, drive continuous improvement and lead initiatives to simplify and streamline operations.
The Ideal Applicant
· Ideally available to commence by the end of May/early June 2024
· Graduate calibre with CIPD level 7/master's degree essential
· Extensive experience operating as a Head of HR Shared Service with accountability for Employee Relations, HRIS and Total Reward and outsourced Payroll.
· Experience gained within a multinational matrix environment.
· Previous demonstrable experience of HR Operations/HR Shared Services transformation and evolution.
· Specific Experience of transforming and re-engineering expensive or ineffective processes including process mapping, automation, and policy development.
· Ability to coach, mentor, develop and lead a team to success.
· Strong systems experience and ideally experience using Oracle based HR Systems or other similar HR ERP Systems.
· Ability to demonstrate strong use of data insight to drive change.
· Detailed knowledge of UK & Ireland HR and Employment Law and processes
· Ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
· Familiarity with continuous improvement and project management techniques
Apply now and join a dynamic and innovative organisation striving to make a difference in the digital world. Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1908868 to or call us on 01905 381 320.
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Manufacturing Project Manager (Interim Contract)
Manufacturing Project Manager (Interim Contract)
"Chemical Manufacturing Project Management professional, bilingual in Italian and English to take the lead for a site consolidation and integration project."
Location: Italy
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Salary: €800 per day Interim Expenses (if required), Paid via Italian Associate Agreement
Languages: Fluent in Italian & Business English
Our client is a global multinational company looking to secure a skilled Interim Contract Manufacturing Project Manager to undertake a pivotal project - the closure and strategic relocation of a chemical manufacturing plant to Italy.
The Role
You will be at the helm of an ambitious project, and your mission will be to oversee the meticulous planning, execution, and completion of this site migration seamlessly and efficiently. This includes handling employee relations announcements and initial communications with Works Council (with HR support), risk management, and operational transference, ensuring that the project adheres to strict timelines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the project timeline, ensuring all milestones are met within the stipulated schedule and budget parameters.
- Lead stakeholder management efforts, expertly navigating through high resistance scenarios, ensuring project objectives remain unhindered.
- Oversee employee relations, ensuring a smooth transition for all stakeholders involved, including managing the challenges of redundancies and workforce redistribution.
- Assume full responsibility for risk management, comprehensively planning for contingencies and ensuring the project's success.
- Facilitate the transfer of equipment and heavy machinery, coordinating with sector-specific managers to ensure continuity and safety in operations.
- Provide regular, detailed reports and updates to senior management, informing all relevant parties of the project's progress.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Fluent in Italian and English, with a preference for Italian nationals familiar with the country's laws, regulations, and work culture. However, accomplished non-Italian candidates with fluency in both languages and extensive experience of working in Italy on similar rationalisation and consolidation/integration projects are highly encouraged to apply.
- Proven experience in project management and site relocation, particularly in a multinational matrix chemical manufacturing or process industry setting.
- An adept problem solver who is comfortable in managing the complexities of logistics, supply chain operations, and production functionalities during a period of significant transition.
- An individual with a strong track record in employee relations, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and complex operational consolidations.
- A leader with an insightful understanding of the commercial aspects of such an expansive project, supported by experience in budget management and financial planning.
- Project Management qualifications and Lean Six Sigma experience advantageous.
Apply Now
We would love to hear from you if you are experienced in undertaking similar projects at least twice before and ready to now take on your next similar challenge and make a significant impact. Please submit your CV in English, quoting reference LX 1904729
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Executive Recruitment Consultant - Interim Executive Division (Part Time)
£Competitive + bonus/commission scheme & benefits schemeEXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT - INTERIM EXECUTIVES DIVISION (Part Time)
£Competitive + bonus/commission scheme & benefits scheme
Location: Pershore, Worcestershire
THE COMPANY
Martin Veasey Talent Solutions is a leading independent executive search consultancy with experience recruiting across a diverse range of industries and service sectors. The client portfolio spans both the UK and international market places. Specialising in middle and senior management appointments we are able to source high quality candidates from the UK as well as all over the world, in a variety of disciplines, from key management roles to board level directors.
We utilise leading edge recruitment technology and marketing tools and work with a large blue chip multinational client base offering a full range of talent, recruitment, and assessment services.
THE ROLE
The role of Executive Recruitment Consultant - for our Interim Executives Division (Part Time) will be a good combination of new business development, account management and both consultative and transactional recruitment. You will be working as part of a very successful and established team that enjoys a strong reputation in the marketplace. You will be involved in the whole recruitment lifecycle from developing client relationships, attending client visits, new business development, advertising, interviewing and managing your candidates through a client's selection process to the point where you place the candidate in a suitable role. You will have access to state of the art recruitment software and a candidate and client database that is proactively and regularly updated by our recruitment support team.
You will be responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing and consulting with candidates on their career aspirations as well as forging strong relationships with clients and companies to understand their requirements and corporate culture to ensure that you source the very best candidates for them. You will develop and expand your interim executives division and identify new business opportunities. You will also be expected to work as part of a team and develop excellent working relationships both internally and externally.
THE PERSON
- Graduate calibre with lots of drive, ambition, and commitment.
- Experienced in recruiting managerial and executive level candidates.
- Experience of recruiting interim executives advantageous
- Experienced technical and competency/behavioural interviewer.
- CIPD level 3 or 5 would be highly advantageous but not a prerequisite.
- Psychometric test or coaching qualifications would be advantageous but not a prerequisite.
- Articulate with the ability to build rapport and relationships with senior stakeholders and decision makers within the corporate marketplace.
A consultative, solutions focused approach.
Experience within the interim executives recruitment sector or experience of recruiting temporary managerial staff.
Excellent customer service/key account relationship management experience.
A hardworking and committed individual who is looking to contribute and progress within a growing company whilst maintaining their work, family life balance.
Ideally you will have previous recruitment experience gained either as an in-house recruiter, or as HR/Talent Acquisition/Resourcing Manager or with a recruitment/executive search and selection consultancy.You will be a high achieving and articulate candidate who is able to present to the highest levels within business. Having excellent organisational skills, you will be able to work on multiple projects at any one time, ensuring that all are delivered on time and to a successful conclusion.
In return we offer a relaxed but challenging, team orientated, highly focused environment within a growing business. As well as a competitive salary we offer bonus/commission and a range of other benefits.
These roles are offered on a full or part time or job share basis and hybrid working. This may involve occasional evening calls to candidates/clients. The role will predominantly be based from our offices near Pershore.
